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Code Platoon

Online, Chicago
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About Code Platoon

Location: Online, Chicago

Code Platoon is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps veterans and military spouses transition into the civilian workforce by providing technical training and career placement. Students can participate in the training program through a 14 week full time, immersive... Read More

The Python and Javascript track includes five modules: Computer science/programming fundamentals, the World Wide Web, Data Science, Amazon Web Services, and Creating Applications.

No previous programming skills are required. Upon graduation, students are eligible for paid internships with our corporate sponsors.

Code Platoon is an approved VET TEC training provider through the Department of Veteran Affairs. In-Person students may also use their GI Bill. All students are eligible to apply for general scholarships once enrolled in the program.

Courses

DevOps Cloud Engineering

Cost: $18,000
Duration: 28 weeks
Locations: Online, Chicago
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

Duration: 28 weeks
Tuition: $18,000

Full-Stack Software Engineering: Evenings & Weekends

Cost: $18,000
Duration: 28 weeks
Locations: Online, Chicago
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

The Code Platoon part-time program is 35 weeks in length and can be completed in-person or remotely. Classes will meet two evenings during the week and all day on Saturday. Students will learn the same curriculum as our full-time students and have access to the same resources including teaching assistants, mentors, and career services.

General scholarships are available to all students. In-person students may be eligible to use their GI Bill.

Subjects:
Git, Ruby, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Python, React.js, Django, JavaScript, AWS

Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

Cost: $18,000
Duration: 15 weeks
Locations: Online, Chicago
In-person Available Online
Course Description:

The skills taught by Code Platoon (CP) revolve around getting a job as a junior or intern-level software engineer. For the 2019 cohorts, there will be two tracks offered: one in Ruby and Javascript and the other in Python and Javascript.

Python and Javascript Track (5 Modules)

Module 1 (Weeks 1-4): Computer science / programming fundamentals
This includes algorithm scripting, version control, data types and structures (variables, booleans, integers, strings, objects, operators, loops, etc.). This also includes covering object-oriented programming, inheritance, polymorphism, database persistence, SQL, and data modeling an application. The languages to be covered in these weeks are Python, Javascript, and PostgreSQL. This module is important in building a base for students to think through problems and build the skills necessary to troubleshoot issues.

Module 2 (Weeks 5-6): The World Wide Web
This module includes the foundations of how content on the Internet and on web pages is created. It covers HTML/CSS/Javascript as it pertains to a webpage. The module also covers how data is sent over the internet and how the HTTP/HTTPS protocols for the web work. Students will write their own HTTP server by the end of this module. This module is important because the world of software engineering and especially web development calls for engineers to have an understanding of how their code will impact the larger web ecosystem.

Module 3 (Week 7): Data Science
Data science is an increasingly popular sector of technology, powering Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Using industry-recognized Python libraries including NumPy, Pandas, Jupyter Notebook, and publically available datasets, students will learn the basics of data science and be able to get a leg up in their junior developer interviews.

Module 4 (Weeks 8-10): Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is cloud-based hosting for modern technology companies. These companies generally look for people certified in AWS technologies to get their product online. Code Platoon has been accepted as an AWS Academy - an organization that Amazon has vetted with their curriculum. Students will be trained to take and hopefully pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, receiving an industry recognized certification.

Module 5 (Weeks 11-14): Creating Applications
This module will teach students how to create modern-day web applications, including database design and integration, web routing, and the Model View Controller framework through a Python framework called Django. They will learn to integrate the ReactJS framework on top of their Django application and deploy that using Amazon Web Services technologies. This is the most important module as it is where students learn the skills that employers will expect them to have on the first day of the job and they will see how all the skills that they have learned in the first 4 modules come together to build a full application.

Subjects:
Ruby, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Python, React.js, Django, JavaScript, AWS

Code Platoon Reviews

Average Ratings (All Programs)

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4.97/5 (114 reviews)

Aaron D Tanner
Graduated: 2024

1/22/2024

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Perseverance Pays Off"

The program was as challenging as advertised and because of that I feel prepared to compete for work in the field. I only wish the program was longer, because the environment and culture at Code Platoon perfectly facilitates an ideal learning experience.... Read More

Halsey Filbin
Software Developer | Graduated: 2024

1/13/2024

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Great experience and best staff!"

The instructors and TAs are all very knowledgeable and great to work with. Code Platoon goes above just teaching you software development, it helps prepare you for interviews, working with co-workers and is great at helping you find your first job after... Read More

Bryan Bartell
Graduated: 2024

1/12/2024

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Amazing Program. Fantastic Staff"

This course challenged me in many ways. The support available from the instructors and TAs, as well as the supportive atmosphere with fellow students made it possible. This is an amazing program: a wonderful opportunity for anybody who wants to learn... Read More

Cody Hardy
Graduated: 2024

1/12/2024

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"As a veteran, I have no regrets."

Pros - Moving to a civilian environment, it was a very warm atmosphere working with instructors who were so reassuring and patient. Cons- You will have to teach yourself the basics to be accepted, but they even provide intro to coding material for free!... Read More

Jesus Alejandro
Graduated: 2023

12/19/2023

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Evenings & Weekends

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"Overall an amazing bootcamp"

Code platoon was amazing in every step of the way, From the beginning of the application process. Greg was answering all my initial questions with patience. The assessment was a good test on knowledge and skills, and then the start of the bootcamp went... Read More

Donald B
Software Developer | Graduated: 2023

10/4/2023

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Excellently structured, no fluff, information injection"

Code Platoon immersive full time Full Stack Developer course is not for anyone not serious about learning. You'll be quickly introduced to a wide range of technologies and you will encounter struggles. They provide an amazing support structure with knowledgeable... Read More

noah tate
Graduated: 2023

9/26/2023

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Incredible growth with something to show for it."

Code platoon is an intense coding boot camp to spin you up from 0 to professional in 15 weeks. There is an expectation to know some coding skills before you start, and before the course begins you are given pre-work to get you up to speed so that all... Read More

Tristan Zimmerman
Graduated: 2023

9/18/2023

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"Fantastic experience to build a foundation in software development"

I would highly recommend Code Platoon to any service member or spouse looking to get into software development. I recently graduated from their Full-Stack Software Engineering course and I am blown away at the progress I and my classmates made in such... Read More

Anonymous
Graduated: 2023

9/18/2023

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"Code Platoon offers an incredible opportunity for veterans and veterans' spouses to learn and develop programming and coding skills with world-class instructors and a supportive student body."

Pros: - The staff, instructors, and fellow students are supportive and focused on helping you learn the skills to become a full-time software developer utilizing javascript, python, HTML/CSS, postgresql, Django, and React. - The program includes interview,... Read More

Rogelio De La Garza
Software Developer | Graduated: 2023

9/15/2023

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Full-Stack Software Engineering: Immersive

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"Best Bootcamp for Veterans / Military for Software Development"

I recently Graduated from Code Platoon in their Uniform Platoon Full-Stack course. My experience with Code Platoon is one I will never forget. I learned more in 3 months than I would of learn in any college setting. As a prior college student and military... Read More

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